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R1 476+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C.

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WAS — JNB
Dec 23 — Dec 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Wed 18/26:00DCA - JNB
2 stops38h 55mKenya Airways
Sun 15/317:00JNB - DCA
2 stops31h 06mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/11R17 610
Thu 19/210:00IAD - JNB
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 23/214:30JNB - IAD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/11R17 662
Sat 9/519:59IAD - JNB
2 stops37h 51mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/510:45JNB - IAD
2 stops31h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11R17 697
Sun 12/46:05DCA - JNB
2 stops46h 50mKenya Airways
Fri 17/417:00JNB - DCA
2 stops36h 12mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/11R17 697
Thu 2/421:20IAD - JNB
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 21/414:30JNB - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/11R17 732
Wed 29/420:20IAD - JNB
1 stop30h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 10/511:55JNB - IAD
1 stop34h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/11R17 784
Fri 16/113:30IAD - JNB
1 stop38h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 21/119:05JNB - IAD
1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/11R17 818
Fri 30/121:15IAD - JNB
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/27:30JNB - IAD
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11R17 836
Fri 1/521:40IAD - JNB
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/57:30JNB - IAD
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11R17 853
Thu 15/120:50IAD - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 21/123:00JNB - IAD
2 stops27h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/11R17 940
Fri 13/311:00IAD - JNB
1 stop20h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 24/314:30JNB - IAD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/11R17 957
Fri 10/46:14DCA - JNB
2 stops27h 36mKenya Airways
Tue 21/412:10JNB - DCA
2 stops36h 01mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/11R17 975

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 18/2

6:00-15:50

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

1:35-18:06

2 stops46h 31m

R17 610

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/4

10:55-13:05

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

R17 732

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/4

10:55-13:05

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

R17 732

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 30/3

10:55-13:05

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

R17 732

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 22/4

11:00-17:15

1 stop24h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

3:10-8:40

2 stops35h 30m

R18 548

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 30/3

10:55-13:05

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

R18 600

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/4

10:55-13:05

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

R18 600

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 12/4

6:05-0:15

2 stops36h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

1:15-18:11

2 stops46h 56m

R18 704

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 30/3

6:14-0:15

2 stops36h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

1:15-18:11

2 stops46h 56m

R18 756

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/4

6:14-10:55

2 stops46h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

1:15-18:11

2 stops46h 56m

R18 756

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C.

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When is the best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C.?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. (average of R11 584). Flying from Washington, D.C. in June will prove the most costly (average of R18 826). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Washington, D.C.?

When flying from Washington, D.C. check dates and pricing for the following: Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, British Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R14 784
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R16 883
British Airways
British Airways
From R16 081

What are popular destinations to fly to from Washington, D.C.?

From Washington, D.C. you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: New York (1 097 flights per day), Chicago (799 flights per day) and Detroit (542 flights per day).

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
From R7 857
Addis Ababa Bole
Addis Ababa Bole
From R13 325
Brussels Bruxelles-National
Brussels Bruxelles-National
From R20 560

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest city to fly to from Washington, D.C. is Chicago, with prices starting at R1 471. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Chicago
Chicago
From R1 471
Denver Intl
Denver Intl
From R1 644
Nashville Intl
Nashville Intl
From R1 705
Orlando
Orlando
From R2 076

Airline reviews for flights from Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Washington, D.C.. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Washington, D.C., such as British Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 535 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

6,7

Boarding

6,9

Comfort

6,7

Crew

7,6

Food

6,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 535 reviews
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 535 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

6,7

Boarding

6,9

Comfort

6,7

Crew

7,6

Food

6,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Washington, D.C.?

    The most selected flight destinations from Washington, D.C. for the current month are Boston, Atlanta, Mumbai. While Boston, Atlanta, Athens are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Washington, D.C.?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl airport offers the cheapest routes to Cape Town from R13 876. Baltimore/Washington airport is a great option if you're flying to Cape Town from R15 873. Our top recommendation is to be generally flexible with your dates of travel for the best rates.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C.?

    September is currently the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C.. At this moment in time June is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Washington, D.C.?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to embark to:
    Travel from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg from R13 876 round trip
    Travel from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town from R15 925 round trip

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